By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Zack Granite was called up to the Minnesota Twins a month ago, he was maybe the hottest hitter in baseball. Between June 2 and July 5, the speedy center fielder hit a robust .456 (62-for-136) for the Rochester Red Wings and raised his average from .237 to an International League-best .365. How hot was he? He hit 37 points higher than any other … [Read more...] about Granite’s slam carries Wings past Clippers
If you’re dressed like a garbage plate, you should at least try one, right?
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The first time Alexandria, Va., native Tim Melville heard of a garbage plate, he was perusing Twitter and came across a tweet from the Rochester Red Wings. The team had tweeted a photo-shopped picture of Bartolo Colon wearing the official garbage plate garb. Melville, a member of the Red Wings starting rotation, figured since he'll be wearing a plate … [Read more...] about If you’re dressed like a garbage plate, you should at least try one, right?
Rare error by Vielma costs Wings
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There's no such thing as a sure thing in sports. Not on the golf course, not at the race track and not on the ball diamond. That said, Engelb Vielma has been very close to automatic at shortstop for the Rochester Red Wings. He doesn't just make difficult plays look routine, he turns impossible plays into outs. He has range, he has an arm and he has … [Read more...] about Rare error by Vielma costs Wings
Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs for Aug. 9
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Spot Play Hot Plays For Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Batavia Downs Race 5 No. 2 Open Water (7-2 morning line). The No. 1 and 3 are mares, and mares shouldn't pace as fast as the boys. The rest of the field is on the slow side. A prime spot to take charge. Race 6 No. 1 Hot Patootie (7-2 morning line). Jim Morrill Jr. hops in the bike and, coming off … [Read more...] about Spot Play Hot Plays at Batavia Downs for Aug. 9
Sunday Spot Play Hot Plays, plus $6,000+ Saturday Pick 5 pool
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA First, a note about Saturday night: The early Pick 5 (starting in race 1) at Batavia Downs will have a guaranteed pool of $6,000. To win, you must pick the winners of races 1-5 on the ticket you purchase before race 1. There's a $3,281 carryover, so there's little doubt the pool will climb past $6,000. The pick 5 hasn't been hit since last … [Read more...] about Sunday Spot Play Hot Plays, plus $6,000+ Saturday Pick 5 pool